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1877 - 1904 (27 years)
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Name |
Lena Myrtle SLAWSON [2] |
- Find A Grave:
Lena Myrtle Slawson was born at Woodhull, Henry County, Illinois, June 9, 1877 and died at the home of her parents in Bedford, IA., Jan 10, 1904. She united with the Christian Church when about 14 years of age and professed to enjoy the peace of God at that time. Those who know her speak of her as generous hearted and very cheerful. She has been afflicted for about a year and came home about 5 weeks before her death.
There was present at the funeral Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Wilkins, of Stuart, Iowa, Mrs. Wilkins a sister of the deceased came to see her afflicted sister some two weeks before her departure. Mr. and Mrs. Chester from kansas were also present. Mrs. Grace Chester came home some ten days prior to the sister's decease, so the whole family were together.
The funeral took place at the home of Mr and Mrs. H.E. Slawson on Sunday Jan 17th at 2 p.m., Rev. Griffith officiating. Many friends of the family and relatives were present to pa their tribute of sympathy for the afflicted family. There remain to mourn for her three brothers, two sisters, father and mother and aged grandfather. Interment in Bedford Cemetery. Pray for the consolation that comes from above.
(Source: Bedford (IA) Daily Republican, 21 Jan 1904, pg 1)
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Birth |
09 Jan 1877 |
New Castle, Henry County, Illinois [1, 2] |
Gender |
Female |
Death |
15 Jan 1904 |
Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa [1, 2] |
Burial |
Bedford Cemetery, Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa [1] |
Person ID |
I50645 |
Main Tree |
Last Modified |
21 Jul 2012 |
Father |
Henry Edwin SLAWSON, b. 22 Sep 1851, Knox County, Illinois d. 19 Oct 1922, Bedford, Taylor Co., Iowa (Age 71 years) |
Mother |
Sarah Emily TEMPLETON, b. 08 Mar 1856, New Castle, Henry County, Indiana d. 07 Dec 1924, Redfield, Dallas County, Iowa (Age 68 years) |
Marriage |
27 Jan 1874 |
Woodhull, Illinois [1, 2, 3] |
Family ID |
F20916 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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Sources |
- [S02329] Find A Grave Website.
- [S03336] Slason-Slauson-Slawson-Slosson Family by George C. Slawson dated 1946.
- [S02465] Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763-1900.
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